Ben Carson is standing firm in his opposition to allowing Syrian refugees into the United States, saying a planned resettlement program won't put a dent in
"this great human tragedy."
Instead, the top-tier GOP presidential contender writes
in a Facebook post, the refugees should stay in the Middle East, with America offering assistance.
"We can do our part to help this crisis without bringing 10-25,000 refugees to the United States," Carson writes. "Jordan needs and deserves our logistical help and financial support."
In his post from Jordan – where Carson says he wanted to "see with my own eyes this great human tragedy" – the retired pediatric neurosurgeon writes he "listened to the life struggles of many Syrians who were forced to flee their own homes," and met with "medical professionals, humanitarian workers, and government officials."
"I saw pain on the faces of mothers and children," Carson writes. "They came to Jordan for safety. Jordan is doing an amazing job opening its doors and extending a hand in relief. The rest of the world could be doing so much more."
Carson writes the refugees themselves "want nothing more than an end to the war in Syria," and a chance to "go back to heir lives."
"Until it is safe for them to return home, Jordan is a safe place for them to wait," he writes. "The kingdom has welcomed them with open arms. But Jordan is a small country. They need the world’s help to feed, educate, and care for these refugees until the war ends."
Carson closed his post by vowing to present "real solutions to the problems created in part" by the Democratic administrations of Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
Carson visited the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, touring the facility in the north of that country under heavy security that barred journalists. Carson also posted a picture of his visit on his Facebook page.
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